A Hopper tour boat cruises past a windmill in Kinderdijk with visitors on board.
Kinderdijk in 2 to 3 Hours

The highlights

Take your time to discover more of Kinderdijk. Watch the introductory film, visit a pumping station and travel by Hopper to the Nederwaard Museum Mill.

With two to three hours, you’ll have plenty of time to experience different sides of Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage. Start with the introductory film at Pumping Station De Fabriek, continue to the Wisboom Pumping Station, and then board the Hopper to the Nederwaard Museum Mill. Along the way, listen to the audio tour and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at the Kinderdijk-cafe.

 

 

Start with the Story Behind Kinderdijk

Begin your visit at Pumping Station De Fabriek, where you watch the introductory film about Kinderdijk and its water management system. From there, walk to Wisboom Pumping Station. A volunteer is on hand to explain how the pumping stations and windmills have worked together to keep the polders dry. As you continue your walk, the audio tour connects the different locations with stories about the area.

The Hopper sightseeing boat in Kinderdijk sailing past the windmills on a summer day.

Board the Hopper to the Windmills

The Hopper departs at fixed times for the Nederwaard Museum Mill. During the journey, a volunteer host shares stories about the area while the skipper takes you past the iconic windmills. In the mill yard, a miller welcomes visitors and is happy to answer questions about life in the windmill and the work of the millers, both past and present.

Finish (or start) with Lunch

After your visit, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at the Kinderdijk-cafe. Find a table overlooking the windmills and reflect on the places you’ve explored. The combination of the film, pumping station, windmill and boat trip gives you a complete picture of how Kinderdijk has managed the water for centuries. Want to take home a reminder of your visit? Have a look around one of our gift shops. Still have some time left? With the same ticket, you can also visit one of our other locations.

 

 

Good to Know

Whether you’re staying for an hour or spending the whole day, one All-In ticket gives you access to everything Kinderdijk has to offer. Every ticket you purchase helps preserve and maintain Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage.

The windmills of Kinderdijk on a summer day, with a few visitors walking along the Nature Trail.
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